Rating: 
Summary: Absolutely Fabulous
Review: I really did not think that I would enjoy this book all that much, and therefore did not spend the money for the hardback version. I found out that I was wrong after reading the first chapter. This is one of those books that you can not wait to find out what happens at the end, but you are so disappointed when you get to the end because there is nothing left to read. I would put this book on any list of great thrillers.
Rating: 
Summary: ANOTHER TOP-NOTCH THRILLER FROM ILES!
Review: This book has all the thrill and suspense of James Patterson's "Along Came A Spider." For those who are devoted Greg Iles fans, this one rates close behind his successful, "Mortal Fear."In this novel we have a kidnapping plot, a distraught Mom and Dad whose ho-hum marriage is not exactly a garden of passion, a sweet little girl, a fiendish villain who is the mastermind of the plot, and the villain's somewhat challenged cousin who is also his partner in crime. The characters are well developed, true-to-life people, and while the plot is not original in nature (kidnappings novels are easy to come by these days and the reason for a four-star rating as opposed to a five) the book is filled from start to finish with action and suspense. It is definitely an all night thriller and I highly expect this one will be a future movie. You won't believe how much action can actually be packed into 24 hours. Great book, fabulous author; that says it all!
Rating:
Summary: OH YEAH, IT'S ALL GOOD!!!!
Review: "24 Hours" was my second Greg Iles novel and I found it absolutely fabulous! It was a non-stop thrill ride that would not slow down. Will & Karen Jennings are two respected members of their community and everything is going good for them until their daughter, Abby, gets kidnapped. Will is at a business conference and Karen is at home. A woman named Cheryl with the kidnapping appears at Will's side to watch over him and another psychopath stays with Karen until Will wires the ransom money into the kidnapper's account. Unfortunately, little Abby is in the hands of a ... individual named Huey, who is willing to kill Abby if his boss, (Karen's tormentor) tells him to. This novel brings the FBI in after a previous victim of another kidnapping done by the same three people, goes to tell the FBI that he has a feeling that the three will strike again. This novel takes readers on rides on the ground and in the air. The suspense keeps going all the way until the shocking finale! This is Greg Iles at his best! Brad Stonecipher
Rating:
Summary: Step Right Up - Let the Thriller Commence!
Review: Greg Iles lives up to his "master storyteller" title in "24 Hours." The brilliant first chapter summarizes the Perfect Kidnapping-exactly how it's done and the terror it generates. The characterizations were excellent, particularly five year-old Abby. At last, a five-year old who is neither an overly wise little owl, nor a series of clever one-liners. She is a delightful, vulnerable little girl, which makes her kidnapping all the more chilling. The author devotes considerable care to make his three kidnappers life-like. The mastermind Joe terrorizes with his unpredictability. Joe is shrewd, brutal, kind, violent, and petty by turns and is most dangerous of all when cornered. The female who acts as a lure and a keeper is more to be pitied than to be scorned and has flashes of earthy practicality and humor. Huey, 400 lbs. Of muscle and very little brain completes the trio. Huey is a gentle giant with total loyalty to Joe. I would have been happier without the little side-story that makes this an unusual caper for the threesome. I believe the story would have been stronger if the attention were focused on a Kidnapping Gone Bad. The FBI gets raked over to a well-done turn by Mr. Iles. It's safe to say standard law enforcement does not meet with his approval. It stretches the limits of belief that all of the FBI is completely entrenched in bureaucracy and overkill. Usually, the author's southern settings give off a flavor of Mississippi, but "24 hours" could just as well have taken place in Cleveland or Omaha. The story has a thrilling climax (just aching to be filmed-car wrecks and all), and the author keeps cranking up the velocity until you are almost begging for a little peace. A recommended page-turner.
Rating: 
Summary: LIKE WATCHING A TV MOVIE
Review: This book is one long commercial from beginning to end. It plugs more than 65 products, many of them several times. People in this book don't drive a car or watch TV; they drive "the Expedition" and watch "the Hitachi." Even advertising executives don't talk like this. So pervasive is this advertising that the reader is actually shocked when someone prepares iced tea rather than iced Lipton. With all the books available here, there's no point in wasting money on this slap in the face to the reader.
Rating:
Summary: What's wrong w/ you all?
Review: I was dissapointed with Greg Iles book the QUIET GAME but I decided to give this one a shot. It was incredible!!! The plot is facinating and the twists in the story keep you reading and reading, I finished this book in two days. One of the better books I've read and I've read literally 1000's of books. You won't be dissapointed!
Rating: 
Summary: 24 hours
Review: I bought this book simply because Greg Iles wrote it. Wrong move! It lacks the complexity, and rich settings of his previous books, especially A Quiet Game. It seems like he has jumped on the bandwagon of so many financially successful authors - churn 'em out - never mind content. I'll give his next one a read - and then likely find a new author, Completely disappointing.
Rating:
Summary: better title is 24 minutes
Review: My review won't be helpful other than a personal opinion. Did not like this book. Can't tell you how it ends. Got bored and tossed it aside - in about 24 minutes.
Rating:
Summary: Heading downward since Mortal Fear
Review: Ever since Iles peaked with Mortal Fear, I'm dumbfounded to try and understand why he's wandered off of the genres he's succeeded with in the past. Granted, to stretch one's artistic wings is virtuous, don't get me wrong, but with his past two efforts, I think he's only confused his fans who have gotten to know him from his earlier stuff. I was a bit confused as to where Mortal Fear came from, but was later shocked at how astoundingly awesome that book was. Then the Quiet Game came along... eh.. it was ok. But it was enough of a poor showing to make me hesitate on 24 Hours, and it seems I was justified in my feelings. I bought it for $4 from a seller on Half.com, and would have been pissed if picked it up for full hardcover price. So how's "24 Hours"? It really is an OK book, better than much of the vapid trash that other popular writers release to the masses. I just think that Iles bit off more than he could chew with the premise: Write an interesting story that happens literally within a 24 hour timespan. The primary limitation that writers confront with such a storytelling requirement is that they must lean on dialog and dramatic micro-scenes rather than many that play out over the course of a number of days. Frankly, I found myself pretty bored with much of the interplay between the various characters, and primarily looked forward to "what happened next." The premise just wasn't vast enough, wasn't ambitous enough to keep my attention. And thus, the problem with a limited premise is that the author writes him or herself into a corner as to filler wiggle room, on the scenes that flush out the story. Greg, please go back to the storylines that you know so well. I expect to wait 2 years for your books because, in the end, they'll be works that will stand up to multiple readings. Don't head down the path that Grisham went so long ago, in producing books for the lowest common denominator. "A Time to Kill", "The Firm" and "The Pelican Brief" were all great books, ones that have very strong, unique identities. I've read all subsequent ones, and they all just meld together in my mind. I can easily spout off the great things about Phoenix, Cross, and Mortal Fear, and elaborate on specific scenes in each book that captivated me even though its been years since my reading. As to the Quiet Game and 24 Hours? I couldn't even tell you what "Game" was about, and 24 Hours is already fading in my memory.
Rating:
Summary: An 'ok' book
Review: Greg Iles has set such a high standard with his previous books that '24 Hours' isn't worthy of his name. This book would be satisfactory to an average writer however. While this book is solid, it lacks the depth and richness of his other ones. My favorite ' Mortal Fear' is my #1 or #2 of all the books I've ever read... Sorry Greg, hope you tear up your new contract and get back to working for yourself (no deadlines or demands to meet). Your the best writer out there, let's prove it again. michael
| 
